Community - Clinical Psychologist

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is devoted to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, rooted in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to providing exceptional healthcare and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. About the Role We are currently seeking a New Zealand Registered Clinical Psychologist with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) to join our dedicated team. This full-time position, requiring 40 hours of work per week from Monday to Friday, focuses on providing psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions grounded in evidence-based best practices. In this role, you will work directly with Tangata Whaiora, particularly older adults, delivering psychological assessments and treatments. You will also have the chance to offer specialized consultation to your colleagues and develop tailored care or management plans as non-pharmacological interventions for Tangata Whaiora facing severe behavioral challenges. You will collaborate in designing care plans, advocate for the goals of Tangata Whaiora, and promote positive risk-taking. Additionally, you will coordinate with the wider team to create solutions that enable Tangata Whaiora to thrive and build sustainable natural supports outside of specialist mental health and addiction services when possible. This position includes case management responsibilities, and you will participate in an Urgent Clinician roster. Given the community-based nature of this role, a full and clean driver's license is required. About the Team/Service/Location You will be part of the Awhi Matua Community Mental Health Team, which serves the central Auckland population of adults over 65 experiencing acute mental health challenges or behavioral difficulties related to dementia. Our team works with individuals from acute crisis situations through to ongoing care. We are located at the Greenlane Clinical Centre, conveniently situated next to Cornwall Park in Epsom, Central Auckland. About You We are looking for a candidate who is aligned with our team principles, which include: - Person-centered care - Recovery-oriented practices - An equity lens - Social inclusivity You will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. The ideal applicant will also have: - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Adaptability and interpersonal effectiveness - Excellent time management and prioritization skills - Strong organizational abilities For more information about this role, please reach out to our Hiring Manager, Joseph Liou, at Jliou@adhb.govt.nz. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing outstanding healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Our commitment to diversity and inclusivity strengthens our ability to understand and serve our communities effectively. We warmly welcome applications from individuals in our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith, our Recruitment Consultant, at jade.smith@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.